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Food Safety Scientist

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Food Safety Scientist insights

Official U.S. DOL records
Total filings18All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
Median yearly base salary$66,74516 eligible salary records
Employer names13Distinct reported names
Typical salary range$60,798–$89,750Middle 50% of yearly wages

Filing & salary trends

How reported activity and wages changed over time

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
01234FY 2016: 1 filings16FY 2017: 2 filings17FY 2018: 1 filings18FY 2019: 3 filings19FY 2020: 1 filings20FY 2021: 4 filings21FY 2022: 2 filings22FY 2023: 1 filings23FY 2025: 3 filings25Fiscal year
FY 20253 filings$102,784 median · n=3

*FY 2026 covers Q1–Q3 through June; earlier years cover full fiscal years. Median: certified, positive yearly base wages; nominal USD.

Salary distribution

Where reported yearly base wages concentrate

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$50k–$75kMost common wage band
$0$125k$250k+

$25k bands · 16 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Final band includes all wages ≥$250k.

Most reported roles

Explore job mix and compare reported wages

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 5 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Leading worksite cities

Where filings are concentrated

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Case outcomes

Certification and withdrawal context

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
88.9%Certified LCAs
Certified16 88.9%
Certified - Withdrawn2 11.1%

Denominator: all 18 matching filings. LCA certification is not a visa approval rate.

Leading employers

Companies with the most matching filings

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026

Top 8 by filing volume. Medians use certified, positive yearly wages. Bars start at zero.

Salary benchmarks

Reported wage percentiles, from P10 to P90

All loaded years · FY 2016–2026
$66,745Median reported annual base wage
10th percentile$51,954
25th percentile$60,798
Median (50th)$66,745
75th percentile$89,750
90th percentile$99,024

n=16 certified filings with positive yearly wages. Percentiles describe filings, not unique workers or total compensation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosures · FY 2016–2026 (FY 2026 partial) · salary charts exclude non-yearly pay, non-certified cases, and missing or non-positive wages. Coverage & methodology

Salary filing history

18 matching H-1B filings

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Reported base wages in USD · pay period shown beside each amount · select a salary for case details

EmployerJob titleBase salaryLocationSubmit dateStart date
Pepsico, Inc.R&D Senior Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$105,000 /yr

I-200-25135-978817
Reported wage: $105,000 / year
Annualized: $105,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-05-22
Employment end: 2028-05-31
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Plano, TX05/15/202506/01/2025
Maryland Packaging Ltd, Inc.Food Safety Scientist (Haccp Specialist)

Filing details

$71,490 /yr

I-200-25093-829824
Reported wage: $71,490 / year
Annualized: $71,490
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-04-10
Employment end: 2028-04-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Halethorpe, MD04/03/202504/10/2025
M.G. Waldbaum CompanyCorporate Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$102,784 /yr

I-200-25013-614690
Reported wage: $102,784 / year
Annualized: $102,784
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2025
Decision: 2025-01-21
Employment end: 2028-06-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Gaylord, MN01/13/202506/27/2025
El Popocatapetl Industries IncFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$88,000 /yr

I-200-23125-997057
Reported wage: $88,000 / year
Annualized: $88,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2023
Decision: 2023-05-12
Employment end: 2026-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL05/05/202309/30/2023
El Popocatepetl, IncFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$75,920 /yr

I-200-22081-000691
Reported wage: $75,920 / year
Annualized: $75,920
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-24
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL03/22/202204/01/2022
M.G. Waldbaum CompanyCorporate Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$95,000 /yr

I-200-22152-230483
Reported wage: $95,000 / year
Annualized: $95,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2022
Decision: 2022-06-08
Employment end: 2025-06-26
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Gaylord, MN06/01/202206/27/2022
Osi Industries, LLCFood Safety Scientist (Haccp Specialist)

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-21123-281433
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-05-10
Employment end: 2024-09-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL05/03/202109/08/2021
Geval6 IncFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$60,798 /yr

I-200-21098-208706
Reported wage: $60,798–$60,800 / year
Annualized: $60,798
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-15
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL04/08/202110/01/2021
Geval6 IncFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$60,798 /yr

I-200-21097-205661
Reported wage: $60,798–$60,799 / year
Annualized: $60,798
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-04-14
Employment end: 2024-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL04/07/202110/01/2021
Osi Group, LLCFood Safety Scientist (Haccp Specialist)

Filing details

$62,000 /yr

I-200-21076-154877
Reported wage: $62,000 / year
Annualized: $62,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2021
Decision: 2021-03-24
Employment end: 2024-09-07
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL03/17/202109/08/2021
El Popocatapetl Industries, IncFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$60,800 /yr

I-200-20266-839797
Reported wage: $60,800 / year
Annualized: $60,800
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2020
Decision: 2020-09-29
Employment end: 2023-09-29
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, IL09/22/202010/05/2020
Wonderful Orchards, LLCFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$95,264 /yr

I-200-19261-694682
Reported wage: $95,264–$120,000 / year
Annualized: $95,264
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-09-26
Employment end: 2022-09-30
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Shafter, CALIFORNIA09/20/201909/30/2019
Sentry Seasonings, Inc.Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$49,442 /yr

I-200-19077-728188
Reported wage: $49,442–$63,044 / year
Annualized: $49,442
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-22
Employment end: 2022-09-17
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Elmhurst, ILLINOIS03/18/201909/17/2019
El Popocatapetl Industries, IncFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$50,008 /yr

I-200-19073-481502
Reported wage: $50,008 / year
Annualized: $50,008
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2019
Decision: 2019-03-21
Employment end: 2022-09-12
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Chicago, ILLINOIS03/15/201909/13/2019
Sentry Seasonings, Inc.Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$53,900 /yr

I-200-18065-049898
Reported wage: $53,900–$62,253 / year
Annualized: $53,900
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2018
Decision: 2018-03-13
Employment end: 2021-09-05
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Elmhurst, IL03/07/201809/05/2018
Mom Brands CompanyQuality & Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$78,000 /yr

I-200-17228-997787
Reported wage: $78,000 / year
Annualized: $78,000
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-08-22
Employment end: 2020-08-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeville, MN08/16/201708/28/2017
Mom Brands CompanyQuality & Food Safety Scientist

Filing details

$80,517 /yr

I-200-17179-953107
Reported wage: $80,517 / year
Annualized: $80,517
Status: Certified
Fiscal year: 2017
Decision: 2017-08-21
Employment end: 2020-08-27
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Lakeville, MN08/15/201708/28/2017
Peroxychem LLCFood Safety Scientist

Filing details

$89,500 /yr

I-200-14189-253891
Reported wage: $89,500 / year
Annualized: $89,500
Status: Certified - Withdrawn
Fiscal year: 2016
Decision: 2016-03-25
Employment end: 2017-07-28
Worker positions: 1

Employer-reported disclosure · Base wage, not total compensation.

Tonawanda, NY07/08/201407/28/2014

These records describe employer-reported wages, not total compensation. A certified LCA does not establish that a visa was granted or that an employer is currently hiring. Read the methodology and coverage.